The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is offering scholarship funds of up to $750 to cover expenses related to attending the 2025 One State Together in the Arts & Humanities Conference. The 2025 One State Together in the Arts & Humanities is hosted in partnership with Illinois Humanities and Arts Alliance Illinois and will be held November 5–7, 2025, in Champaign-Urbana. Scholarship funds may be utilized for registration, travel, and lodging. The deadline for submitting IAC scholarship applications is Friday, June 20, 2025, by 11:59 PM. Illinois residents who practice as individual artists or arts administrators are eligible to apply. IAC grantees who are first-time attendees and those from rural, high-poverty, BIPOC, and disability communities will receive priority. Please note this scholarship is taxable. One State in the Arts & Humanities is the largest statewide convening of arts and cultural professionals in Illinois. This dynamic gathering is designed for participants to:

• Share best practices and emerging local and national trends;

• Deepen our understanding of arts and culture work in different parts of the state;

• Support skill-sharing, collaboration, and peer learning; and

• Increase access to professional development and skill-building workshops.

For more information, visit www.arts.illinois.gov